Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

The Professional Nurse01:22

The Professional Nurse

4.2K
Professional nurses are not limited to bedside care and are taking roles of greater responsibility. A nurse should have a knowledge-based practice, including personal, theoretical, procedural, cultural, and reflexive knowledge. Additionally, nurses must be competent in cognitive, technical, interpersonal, and ethical/legal skills. Some of the best attributes of successful nurses include the following:
Communication skills: These are critical characteristics, especially speaking and listening.
4.2K
Current Trends in Nursing II01:30

Current Trends in Nursing II

1.3K
Trends in nursing are multifactorial and associated with changes in society, within the nursing profession, and in other professions. Notably, telehealth and remote nursing contribute to successful healthcare delivery for numerous patients and help reduce stress for nurses due to nursing shortages. Nurses can reach patients, monitor their conditions, and interact with them using computers, audio, visual accessories, and telephones—for example, remote patient monitoring systems. Likewise,...
1.3K
Current Trends in Nursing I01:28

Current Trends in Nursing I

1.5K
Current trends in nursing include:
1.5K
Ethical Issues01:27

Ethical Issues

1.1K
Nurses are essential in patient care, upholding the ethical principles of their profession and effectively navigating ethical dilemmas. Neglecting ethical issues can lead to inadequate patient care, compromised therapeutic relationships, and moral distress among healthcare workers.
Ethical Concerns in Healthcare:
1.1K
Nursing Code of Ethics01:29

Nursing Code of Ethics

2.4K
The Nursing Code of Ethics sets the ethical benchmark for the profession, and guides nurses in ethical analysis and decision making at the societal, organizational, and clinical levels. The code encompasses showing compassion and respect for the patient, their families, and communities in all circumstances while committing to providing patient-centered care. In addition, the code states that nurses must advocate for the patient by defending a cause or recommendation to protect their rights,...
2.4K
Obedience01:08

Obedience

32.9K
According to obedience research, we may harm others under the forceful pressures of an authority figure (Milgram, 1974). How about if the inappropriate orders were delivered with less force? The increasing interdependence between nurses and physicians compelled Hofling and his colleagues to explore nurses’ reactions to a potentially harmful medical request made by the perceived authority figure, the doctor (Hofling, Brotzman, Dalrymple, Graves, & Pierce, 1966). In this situation,...
32.9K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Brazilian forensic nursing: convergence of goals for the specialty's next decade.

Revista brasileira de enfermagem·2026
Same author

Application of forensic practices: social representations of forensic nurses.

Revista gaucha de enfermagem·2026
Same author

Model of interprofessional care for the newborn and family during neonatal death and dying: a multistage evaluation mixed methods study.

Journal of interprofessional care·2026
Same author

Ethical climate in the primary health care workplace: a mixed-method study.

Revista latino-americana de enfermagem·2026
Same author

Construction and validity of an instrument for assessing the competencies of resident nurses in neonatology.

Revista brasileira de enfermagem·2025
Same author

Doctoral Education in Nursing in Ibero-America: An Analysis of Its Evolution and Perspectives for the Future.

Journal of advanced nursing·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 30, 2025

A Novel Approach for the Administration of Medications and Fluids in Emergency Scenarios and Settings
06:59

A Novel Approach for the Administration of Medications and Fluids in Emergency Scenarios and Settings

Published on: November 9, 2016

30.6K

Nurses' professional competencies in urgency and emergency units: A mixed-methods study.

Kemilys Marine Ferreira1, Alexandre Pazetto Balsanelli1, José Luís Guedes Dos Santos2

  • 1Universidade Federal do Estado de São Paulo, Escola Paulista de Enfermagem, São Paulo, SP, Brasil.

Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem
|May 17, 2023
PubMed
Summary

Emergency nurses show high competence in work relations but need improvement in professional excellence. Strengthening educational strategies is key for their development and recognition in urgent and emergency services.

More Related Videos

Setting Up a Stroke Team Algorithm and Conducting Simulation-based Training in the Emergency Department - A Practical Guide
09:52

Setting Up a Stroke Team Algorithm and Conducting Simulation-based Training in the Emergency Department - A Practical Guide

Published on: January 15, 2017

17.2K
Emergency Undocking in Robotic Surgery: A Simulation Curriculum
06:48

Emergency Undocking in Robotic Surgery: A Simulation Curriculum

Published on: May 20, 2018

9.3K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 30, 2025

A Novel Approach for the Administration of Medications and Fluids in Emergency Scenarios and Settings
06:59

A Novel Approach for the Administration of Medications and Fluids in Emergency Scenarios and Settings

Published on: November 9, 2016

30.6K
Setting Up a Stroke Team Algorithm and Conducting Simulation-based Training in the Emergency Department - A Practical Guide
09:52

Setting Up a Stroke Team Algorithm and Conducting Simulation-based Training in the Emergency Department - A Practical Guide

Published on: January 15, 2017

17.2K
Emergency Undocking in Robotic Surgery: A Simulation Curriculum
06:48

Emergency Undocking in Robotic Surgery: A Simulation Curriculum

Published on: May 20, 2018

9.3K

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Healthcare Professional Development

Background:

  • Nurses in urgent and emergency services require specific competencies for effective patient care.
  • Understanding nurses' perceptions of essential competencies is crucial for professional performance and continuous learning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the professional competencies of nurses in urgency and emergency services.
  • To explore their perception of essential competencies for professional performance and updating.

Main Methods:

  • A sequential, mixed-methods explanatory study involving 39 nurses via questionnaire and 17 nurses via semi-structured interviews.
  • Quantitative data analyzed using descriptive statistics and non-parametric tests; qualitative data analyzed through inductive content thematic analysis.
  • Data integration was achieved through a connection approach.

Main Results:

  • Nurses reported high self-assessed competence in 'Relations at work' but lower competence in 'Professional excellence' (p=0.036).
  • Qualitative findings supported the 'Relations at work' factor, highlighting the link between knowledge, experience, and competencies beyond formal education.
  • A need for continuous education was identified to enhance competencies.

Conclusions:

  • Urgency and emergency nurses demonstrate strong relational competencies but require focused development in professional excellence.
  • Enhanced educational strategies are vital for fostering professional growth and recognition in this specialized nursing field.
  • Integrating knowledge and practical experience is essential for advancing competencies in emergency nursing practice.